Scope
Description
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ACTIVITY**
The WAVE Programme is a locally adapted version of the national Pause Programme, designed to offer a more comprehensive and outcome-focused service. Drawing on learning from Pause, WAVE was developed to better meet local needs.
The aim of the WAVE service is to reduce future domestic abuse by supporting young people who are in care, or care experienced young people, to make more informed choices regarding Sexual Health, Sexual Safety and Healthy Relationships. The service will also engage with Northamptonshire Children's Trust CIC and Leaving Care teams to provide training and support to these frontline teams.
The service and caseloads will predominately be focused on young females (16 -25yrs) but will also seek to develop support to young males leaving Care. The work will be focused on Sexual Health, Sexual Safety, Healthy Relationships and reducing Domestic Violence, with particular focus on supporting young people to access existing services and for the team to work with those services to share a Trauma informed approach. This service will not replace the existing Personal Advisors (PA's) support available to young people but work closely alongside PAs to enhance the offer of support to those identified as at high risk.
Total value (estimated)
- £262,500 excluding VAT
- £315,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2028
- 1 year, 9 months
Description of possible extension:
Contract term: 9 months (year one) with the option to extend for an additional year.
Year 1 - 9 months
Year 2 - 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
- UK suppliers
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 August 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
3 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ACTIVITY**
Please return the completed Expression of Interest document to lee.howe@northnorthants.gov.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ACTIVITY**
Award criteria will be developed in response to the Expression of Interest and project development planning
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
WAVE - Expression of Interest 26-27.docx
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ACTIVITY**
Contracting authority
North Northamptonshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQCM-5634-HGCN
The Corby Cube, George Street
Corby
NN17 1QG
United Kingdom
Region: UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government